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Dinner Cruise

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A delicious dinner buffet, live musical entertainment, relaxing or dancing to the music, soaking in beautiful scenery along the mississippi river, description.

Enjoy a night of dinner and dancing on this cruise on the Mighty Mississippi. Indulge in a delicious buffet and share a wonderful dinner with your family or friends, then enjoy live music from the dance floor or the deck.

Once on board, you are escorted to your table, then you are free to roam the boat until the captain announces that dinner is ready. After dinner, you are free to dance or sit back and enjoy the music. Live entertainment is included on our Dinner Cruises. It may be The Rivermen playing modern jazz (Saturday night from Memorial Day thru September), or you might get to enjoy the music of Tim Hart (Mondays & Tuesdays), or Adam Ledbetter and David Damm (Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). Listen or dance to their favorite tunes — and they have been known to take a request or two. And you never know when a crew member or two may step up on the stage and join in.

Departure time: 6:30 p.m. Yearly availability: May 3 - Oct 28 Weekly availability: Varies - check calendar

300 Riverfront Drive, Hannibal, MO. 63401

Why take this tour?

It’s a fun night of music for the young and the young at heart! You never know when members of the crew might take up a mic and sing you a song. Our dancefloor is available after dinner if you are so inclined, or you can choose to dance under the stars on the outer decks (no dancing on the tables and chairs, please).

A cruise aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat is great for family events. Whether you are a visitor or resident of Hannibal, our unique riverboat experience makes a wonderful memory for you to take home with you! We’re looking forward to having you on board!

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They are available for purchase from our fully stocked bar and concession stand

Sunday - Friday Nights

Enjoy the music of Adam Ledbetter on piano and David Damm on a variety of instruments. Listen or dance to their favorite tunes. They might even take a request or two! You never know when members of the crew might take up a mic or drumsticks and join them.

Saturday Nights

The tradition of music on the river continues with the sound of modern jazz, big band, blues, and just about everything else from The Rivermen, a four-piece (or more) ensemble. More than 50 years of entertaining qualifies this ensemble to offer all ages a good time. The Rivermen show you why the river, Hannibal to New Orleans, is musical in many ways.

Departure Time

All cruises depart from Center Street Landing on the waterfront in historic Hannibal, MO. Boarding begins 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Adults (Ages 13 & Older) - $54.95

Children (Ages 5-12) - $24.95

Wee Ones (Ages 2-4) - $8.00

Babies (Ages 2 & Under) - Free

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Sightseeing Tour

This one-hour sightseeing cruise travels along the mighty Mississippi River, allowing you to soak up the scenery at a relaxing, rhythmic pace. Listen as the captain guides your cruise with historical commentary on the history, legends, and sights of the Mississippi River.

A cruise aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat is great for family events. Whether you are a visitor or resident of Hannibal, you can make wonderful memories aboard our unique riverboat experience! Looking forward to having you onboard!

Departure time: Varies - check calendar Yearly availability: April 1 - Nov. 4 Weekly availability: Daily

The Mississippi Dinner Cruise You Simply Have To Take

Daniella DiRienzo

Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.

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Are you tired of the typical dinner-and-a-movie night out? Then why not change things up a bit with dinner and a cruise ? Thanks to Biloxi’s Betsy Ann Riverboat, it’s a real possibility. Dinner cruises are offered throughout the year and are catered by the best restaurants on the coast. Serving up incredible food in an atmosphere to match, this Mississippi dinner cruise belongs on your bucket list. Take a look:

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For more information, visit the Betsy Ann Riverboat website or Facebook page . You can also call (228) 229-4270 .

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“ I really enjoyed the history given and the awareness of the ecological impact on the area that Captain Mike told us about. ” in 3 reviews

“ We get aboard , the live music was playing, gentle wind blowing, the wonderful smell of dinner cooking...!!!!! ” in 6 reviews

“ Personality and people who seem to care about showing off the Mississippi Sound (vs the Gulf) and showing you a good time. ” in 2 reviews

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173 Beach Blvd

Biloxi, MS 39530

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Enjoy the beautiful waters and scenery of historic St. Andrews Bay on a true old fashioned paddle wheel boat. Young or old, you will find yourself amazed how paddle wheelers were the modern marvel once upon a time. Learn the history of the Betsy Ann and the St. Andrews Bay while enjoying the peacefulness of being on the water. You'll also see lots of playful dolphins, pelicans flying and diving to catch a fish and even come up to the pilot house with the captain to steer the boat! The boat is fully decorated to reflect the old steamboat days and our staff even dress the part! We also book private parties, weddings, birthday, and more for a unique, personalized, and incredible event! …

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The betsy ann is no longer in biloxi. The boat has been moved to an undisclosed location.

One of the best dinner cruises that I have ever been on! I would recommend this cruise to anyone looking for good entertainment, awesome scenery, and great food...

Our first booking was canceled due to high winds. I was very pleased they cancelled early in the day instead of waiting for us to show up. Our tickets were refunded quickly. We emailed to check for another ride and finally found ourselves on the boat. Great experience. Very interesting history of the coast of Biloxi as well as a deer island. The captain has a voice that is nice to listen to. A real storyteller. The bar was great. Prices reasonable.

We had an amazing time celebrating my closest friends birthday! Our entire party crews had a blast! Upon entry to the boat the hostess was super sweet and the fellas working as servers of drinks and food were the sweetest young men! So personable and quick with food and drinks. I would highly recommend. The DJ allowed us some time to sing happy birthday unfortunately our candles didn't work out while out in the ocean due to the wind! Bit forward the end he played the up to date music and the floor was packed. I had to grab my mask due to covid. He did provide a disclaimer regarding refund if anyone was uncomfortable due to social distancing but overall. We had a delightful time and would return again!

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We took the Eco/Historical cruise 7/27/22 and it was very relaxing!! The captain was very informed on both the local history as well as the geological/naturism. The boat has a very interesting history in itself. We were fortunate to make one of the last cruises in Biloxi, MS. They are moving to Bay St. Louis, worth booking a cruise if in the area. On another note the Full bar on board was a plus.

The boat ride views and the staff were really nice but that was probably it. When I seen hibachi cruise.. I thought someone was cooking us hibachi in front of us while we were on the sunset ride. Nope. The food was not good, AT ALL. Evidently the meals were premade in advance because my meal was cold. We were a party of 9 but there was not enough egg drop soups for everyone. We were not asked if we wanted maybe extra food to compensate for the ones with no soup. My fried rice was hard, the steak was over cooked, the vegetables were hard. The servings were small. No desserts. For $55 per person, it was disappointing and not worth it.

The staff was AMAZING!!!! The drinks were FANTASTIC!!! The concept was GREAT!!! Sadly the food was a little blah. Would I do this again YES!!! I had an AWESOME time!

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The family that runs this is awesome. You can tell they put their heart and soul into creating a welcoming experience for their guests to enjoy that is unforgettable. Our parents especially loved the musician playing live music. Our children loved the Hibatchi Dinner! They were completely skeptical at first...it wasn't exactly the same as eating in a Hibatchi restaurant, but once they understood the buffet format and that they could have as much as their hearts could enjoy, they were in love. The captain had a great personality, set expectations of areas that could get especially windy, but our trip couldn't have been smoother or more enjoyable. He also allowed our kids a chance to steer the boat! The bartender made great drinks and all the serving staff were so kind. Btw, the bathroom was so clean and we have a huge appreciation for clean bathrooms and nice running water on a boat. I would recommend this experience to anyone! I was really confused when I was looking up the Betsy Ann online, But after talking with the current owners told us they have only owned the boat less than two years and that it was previously located in Panama City Beach, FL.

Thoroughly enjoyed a sunset ride on the Betsy Ann this past Sunday! Excellent service from Vince, Riley, the Captain, bartender and all the staff. Great live music, reasonably priced drinks, clean bathrooms, and boat safety issues reviewed. Overall a fantastic experience we will repeat - and recommend! Thank you for a great option, indeed a special treat, on the beautiful Saint Louis Bay!

Fantastic evening! Food was great and Captain Mike and his crew were fun! The crew went out of their way to make sure all our needs were met! They definitely go above and beyond to assure the best experience. I highly recommend this cruise! Beautiful sunset and playful dolphins topped off the evening!

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Betsy Ann dinner cruise Biloxi, MS

The Betsy Ann River boat dinner cruise is a wonderful 2 hour cruise on the only paddle wheel boat in MS. Captain Mike and his crew are helping from answering questions, bringing you drinks to helping you with your dinner plate. The food is a hibachi dinner with shrimp and chicken, it is delicious. There is live music played on the upper deck and the lower deck is inside with AC. I would recommend this dinner around the gulf to any age, with or without children.

This was great, live music of the 80s' great food, pop, beer whatever. Great people to meet, great Boat. what more is there to say!!! every year we are going!!!

From the time we arrived customer service was excellent! Food was delicious, will most definitely come again

The captain was very informative and made sure we all had a great time I have to admit is was wonderful and the highlight of our trip

Would definitely to this again and would highly recommend. The captain and crew where great, friendly, waited on us and greeted us with smiles. Saw a few dolphins and the sunset was awesome.

Our dinner cruise on the Betsy Ann was remarkable. Captain Mike is as sweet as they come. The meal prepared by Chef Huong was delicious. The live entertainment by Mr Foung was brilliant. And the deck hands were not only attentive but also very personable. We can’t wait to go again. We may even book the boat for our wedding!